Understanding Dementia
What happens after a diagnosis and what families should know.
Community · Events & Connection
You don’t have to navigate dementia alone.
WellKind hosts free and low-cost community events designed to bring families together — information evenings, coffee mornings, walks, workshops and dementia-friendly outings.
It’s a community
Come as you are. Meet people who understand.
Dementia can be an isolating experience for carers and for people living with dementia. Our community brings people together in a relaxed, informal environment where families can meet others who understand.
This is not a clinical support group. It’s a community.
- Dementia information evenings
- Family coffee mornings
- Community walks
- Guest speakers
- Carer workshops
- Family social events
- Dementia-friendly outings
- Picnics
- Wellbeing sessions
- Educational evenings
Upcoming Events
Browse what’s coming up, then register for the gatherings that feel right for your family.
New events will appear here soon. Join the community to be first to hear when dates are announced.
Featured event
Understanding Dementia — A Free Family Information Evening
Approximately 90 minutes covering the practical information families need — welcoming rather than lecture-like.
- Understanding dementia
- Communication
- Responding to distress
- Supporting independence
- Caring for yourself
- Where to find help
- Questions and discussion
Communicating with Someone with Dementia
Practical ways to communicate when conversations become difficult.
Understanding Behaviour
Why behaviours change and how families can respond.
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home
Simple changes that can make everyday life easier and safer.
Looking After the Carer
Why carer wellbeing matters and practical ways to look after yourself.
Planning for the Future
Understanding the practical decisions families may eventually need to make.
Coffee & Connection
No presentations. No pressure. Just coffee, conversation and connection.
Sometimes you don’t need another information sheet. You just need to sit down with someone who understands.
Coffee & Connection is a relaxed social gathering for families affected by dementia — a place to talk, listen and feel a little less alone.
- Coffee mornings
- Informal conversations
- Carer meet-ups
- Shared morning tea
- Guest speakers
- Small group discussions
WellKind Walks
Walk Together
Easy, accessible walks where people living with dementia, carers and family members can spend time outdoors and meet other families.
- Gentle walks
- Conversation
- Fresh air
- Social connection
- Being active together
These are not exercise classes. The emphasis is connection and enjoyment — with Perth and Western Australian outdoor environments where appropriate.
WellKind Expert Evenings
Learn from guest professionals in a welcoming setting.
Educational evenings may feature dementia specialists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, social workers, financial or legal professionals, and aged-care specialists.
Dementia specialistsNursesOccupational therapistsPsychologistsPhysiotherapistsSocial workersFinancial professionalsLegal professionalsAged-care specialists
Possible topics
- Home safety
- Exercise and dementia
- Nutrition
- Carer wellbeing
- Legal planning
- Financial planning
- Aged-care options
- Understanding available services
WellKind hosts these conversations for community education. Individual professional advice should be obtained where appropriate. WellKind does not provide clinical, legal or financial advice unless specifically qualified and authorised to do so.
Community story
More than an event. It’s a place to belong.
Every WellKind event is an opportunity to meet someone new, share a story, learn something useful or simply spend a good afternoon together.
We want families to leave feeling a little more connected than when they arrived.
From the WellKind community
A warm, authentic glimpse of connection — families talking, walking, learning and spending time together.
Join the WellKind Community
Stay connected with upcoming events, practical information and other Perth families living with dementia.
Come and meet us.
Whether you’ve just received a diagnosis, you’ve been caring for someone for years, or you’re simply looking to connect with other families, you’re welcome at WellKind. You don’t have to navigate dementia alone.
Family Social Events
Larger community gatherings focused on inclusion, connection and creating positive experiences together.
WellKind Family Picnic
A relaxed outdoor gathering for families and carers.
Sunday Lunch
A shared meal and opportunity to meet other families.
Afternoon Tea
An informal social afternoon.
Family Activity Days
Accessible activities designed to be enjoyed by people living with dementia and their families.
Seasonal Events
Christmas, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and other community occasions.
Educational Evenings
Guest speakers and practical sessions for families living with dementia.